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Here's your plan for exploring historic Fredericksburg with coffee, unique shops, river park, and tasty Italian food. Watch the video 👇

Here's a day trip idea just 1 hour outside of DC, where you'll explore a historic city with lots of activities, charming stores, food, and drinks. There's even a free public park along a river that you can explore! 

1-Hour Day Trip from DC to a Charming City!🚙

Explore Fredericksburg, VA's historic Downtown, enjoy coffee, shop quirky stores, savor Italian eats, and stroll along the scenic Rappahannock River. Perfect for a quick, charming day trip.

Explore historic Fredericksburg

✅ Before you go
• Check out some of the local attractions or take a look at my recommendations below: https://www.virginia.org/places-to-visit/regions/northern-virginia/fredericksburg/

💪 Pro tips
• Get caffeinated at Hyperion Espresso: https://roadmapcoffeeworks.com/pages/hyperion
• Visit possums and animals, while stocking up on fun wildlife themed gifts: https://www.awesomepossumz.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooLlkLqEtuLDD--SpEBzcZUPeiOktA3IYqNPyLnBkGVy0HDhZwS
• Enjoy happy hour at Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant on Monday-Friday from 3-7 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 1-7 pm. https://www.castigliasitalianrestaurant.com
• Take a walk along the Rappahannock River: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/1262/Riverfront-Park

Spend the day visiting the charming and historic Fredericksburg, VA

Here's a day trip idea just one hour outside of DC

where you'll explore a historic city with lots of activities,

There's even a public park along a river that you can explore.

where your first stop is getting caffeinated at the iconic Hyperion Espresso.

This quaint shop has been selling espresso-based coffee drinks for over 30 years.

You'll then go nearby to possumbilities to check out

their fun wildlife themed gifts and meet some possums.

many unique stores around Fredericksburg that you can explore.

head to Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant for happy hour specials on food and drinks.

You can get a huge calzone that is stuffed to the brim

with meat and vegetables and just overall some really good food here.

but Fredericksburg is located along the Rappahannock River.

We walked along the riverfront park where people were fishing,

Definitely plan for a day trip here soon.

Here's your plan for enjoying Thai food, Muay Thai, cultural shows, cooking demos, and massages. Watch the video 👇

Sawasdee Ka! This FREE Thai festival is coming right here to Washington, DC's National Mall this weekend! I got the opportunity to preview the festival at the Royal Thai Embassy and it featured amazing food from local restaurants, Muay Thai, cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, Thai massage, and more! I can tell so much hard work has gone into the planning of this festival!

FREE Thai Festival this Sunday in DC! 🇹🇭🎉

Experience Thai culture for free at the Sawasdee DC Thai Festival on the National Mall with food, performances, Muay Thai, and more on September 14th!

Thai food festival

✅ Before you go
• Check out all the information here: joyraft.com/event/sawasdeedc-thai-festival-2025-washington-1024697

💪 Pro tips
• There will be 45+ local restaurants at the event! 
• The festival will be between 4th and 7th street in Washington, DC! 

Attend the FREE Sawasdee DC Thai Festival on Sunday, September 14th! 

this free Thai festival is coming right here to Washington DC's National Mall.

Thailand was always on my travel bucket list,

and I got to travel here a few years ago and I absolutely loved it.

It's such a beautiful country from the beaches to the temples to the culture.

I was extra excited when I was invited to

preview the festival at the Royal Thai Embassy.

We were greeted by the ambassador of Thailand and an amazing cultural performance.

The Thai festival will have over 45 local

Thai restaurants with live cooking sessions by

We previewed and sampled some of the amazing food and

everything was so delicious and just so beautifully presented.

We tried everything from mango sticky rice to noodle dishes and Thai tea,

demonstrations to showcase this healing tradition,

and there will be Muay Thai martial arts performances,

Don't miss the free Sawasdee DC Thai Festival on September 14th,

Here's your plan for an emotional night out with drinks, tarot, and a romantic DC play. Watch the video 👇

I love a night out with a great show and some drinks. This seductive, fast-paced play exploring cosmic fate and modern romance is in Washington, DC for a limited time only and you can see it with my discount code below.

Limited-time Show in DC + Discount Tix!🌹🎭🌟

Catch 'Dodi & Diana,' a fast-paced play reimagining Princess Diana's final night, at Mosaic Theater Company in DC now through October 5th.

Live theater show

✅ Before you go
• Discount code and tickets: https://joyraft.com/event/dodi-diana-mosaic-theater-company-washington-1024674

💪 Pro tips
• Dodi & Diana reimagines the last night of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed’s lives in parallel with a present-day couple whose passion mirrors theirs.
• Perfect for a girls’ night out or a bold date night, the show explores themes of celebrity, longing, and the space between fantasy and reality.
• With no intermission and a striking visual design, it’s a tight, 90-minute experience that invites deep reflection and conversation.

Visit Mosaic Theater Company to experience Dodi and Diana until October 5th! 

I always love a night out with a great show and some drinks.

fast-paced play explores cosmic fate and modern romance.

It's in Washington DC for a limited time only,

and you can see it using my discount code below.

Visit Mosaic Theater Company in DC for Dodi and Diana.

The theater has its own bar with lots of different drinks and cocktails.

we got some snacks and got to hear from the director.

And the team working on the show to answer all the questions and background.

which gave me some much needed explanations in my life right now.

Then it was showtime and I had no idea what to expect,

This play reimagines the final night of Princess Diana and

Dodi Fayed told in parallel with a modern day couple.

Here's your plan for visiting a new piercing studio, getting guidance, picking jewelry, and using a discount.  
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Hey studs, let's check out this brand new piercing studio location in Tysons Corner that just opened last month! The employees here are super helpful with walking you through the piercing process, helping you select your jewelry, and overall just guiding you and helping you relax before your piercing. Discount code below! 

NEW Piercing Studio in Tysons + Discount!

Get a stylish new ear piercing at the brand-new STUDS studio in Tysons Corner. Enjoy expert service, cute jewelry, and a discount on your next visit!

Ear Piercing

✅ Before you go
• Check out the info and discount code: joyraft.com/event/new-studs-piercing-studio-in-tysons-corner-joyraft-discount-mc-lean-1024725
• For piercings, you will need to mention the discount code in stores at checkout, it does not work for online piercing appointments

💪 Pro tips
• Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also book an appointment! joyraft.com/event/new-studs-piercing-studio-in-tysons-corner-joyraft-discount-mc-lean-1024725
• They only use needles, never piercing guns! 
• You’ll need an ID for your appointment! 
• Located next to Nordstrom, around the corner from Mejuri and Aesop.

Visit the new STUDS location for your next piercing using my discount code below! 

let's check out this brand new piercing studio location

in Tyson's Corner that just opened last month.

My cousin just got her piercing here and it turned out great.

I also have a discount code for you in the info below.

walk you through the entire piercing process,

and overall just guide you and help you relax before your piercing.

the brand reimagining the expert ear piercing experience.

but selected some adorable gold hoops that they had in their store.

Their studio has a really cool design and there's also even some stress

balls that you can use to help you relax your nerves a bit.

The piercer was really friendly and made sure my

cousin was happy with the placement of the piercing.

He made sure it was aligned and even with her other current piercings as well.

The piercing for her third hole turned out great,

Here's your plan for drinking beer, hanging out with dogs, eating food, and socializing. Watch the video 👇

Bark 🐶 Social 

Hang out with your dog, enjoy craft beers, food, and meet other dog lovers at Bark Social in Baltimore's Canton Industrial Area. Perfect for social pups and humans!

Dog-Friendly Bar

✅ Before you go
• understand that recently, all of the DC area locations closed down for some reason, and I just realized that. But there's a location in Baltimore that's pretty sick

THE TRUTH 🐕🍺🐶🫡

Do you like to drink beer and hang out with your

dog and eat food and hang out with other people?

you got to hit up your local bark social,

They have a bunch of events and meetups and we'll definitely be back for some more.